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How to get fromMinneapolis to Bakersfieldby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Bakersfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MSP - BFL
    7h 25m
    $174–728

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    9h 11m
    $145–453

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 2h
    $557–1,254

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 5h
    $414–629

  5. Drive  1,856.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bakersfieldcar car 1,856.2 mi
    30h 34m
    $339–490

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2d 10h
    $675–1,593

Minneapolis to Bakersfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Bakersfield via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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